L-743,872; MK 0991
179463-17-3
1213.4
C52H88N10O15 • 2C2H4O2
DMF, DMSO, Ethanol
-20°C
Caspofungin is a semi-synthetic analogue of pneumocandin B0 with improved water solubility, a significant limitation in the development of the echinocandin class as pharmaceuticals. Caspofungin acts by inhibiting the synthesis of β-(1,3)-D-glucan, an essential component of the cell wall of susceptible fungi.
0.1 lbs
Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.
